Question 1

On average, how many moves does a Go game last?   Please note that I'm asking on average.   Just want an idea before I buy.

Accepted Answer

Games of Go usually take between 175 and 250 moves.  This can be quick: in a casual game, players take around 10 seconds per move, making the game last around 30 minutes.  I recommend taking a look at a few beginner websites to learn how to play - the rules alone are not quite enough to really enjoy the game, since there are so many possibilities.

Question 2

Does it have a cheap feel to it? Lightweight, flimsy etc. 
Or does it have more of a durable, solid feel to it?

Accepted Answer

It's a solid travel set, it's inexpensive and totally worth the money.  If you want a nice luxurious set the cough up at least $100 or more and get a proper wooden board with heavy stones that are stone.  This is magnetic, with plastic coating, and very good value for what you get.   I'm very happy with this set but do very much want a genuine set although I just cannot afford that at this time.  For the cost I don't think you will be disappointed, and if you are then you should curb your expectations of a board that cost less than $30 because this is a very good deal, played many a great game on it, magnets work very well.I've always wished for a quality heavy board with small magnets inside each of the intersections and stones made of actual magnetic rock so that the pieces sat perfectly in their positions and never strayed, that would be beautiful and i'd pay $200 easy for such a board if it existed.......   rant over, hope it was helpful buddy

Question 3

Can someone recommend a well fitting case for this set?

Accepted Answer

The board folds up and acts as a case itself, fitting in all the stones in their respective containers. Additionally, the box that comes with the set can protect the folded board. Beyond this, if you wanted to look for a travel bag I can tell you that the board after it is folded will be within (no more than) the rectangular dimensions of 14.75 inch by 7.50 inch by 2.25 inch.

Question 4

Is this board game 19 x 19?

Accepted Answer

yes, 19x19 magnetic board with plastic stonesit is pretty convenient to play and it is not so heavy at the same time

ASIN	B005A29Z5Y
Best Sellers Rank	#19,376 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #439 in Board Games (Toys & Games)
Brand Name	Yellow Mountain Imports
CPSIA Cautionary Statement	Choking Hazard - Small Parts
Customer Package Type	FFP
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,653)
Edition	Standard Edition
Educational Objective	Develop strategic thinking and planning skills
Game Mechanics	area control, solitaire
Genre	Abstract Strategy, Family
Global Trade Identification Number	00810126016799
Included Components	Go board, 181 black magnetic stones, 180 white magnetic stones, storage bowls
Item Dimensions	14.61 x 14.61 x 0.04 inches
Item Dimensions L x W	19"L x 19"W
Item Highlight	19x19 magnetic Go set, 14.6 x 14.6 x 1.1 in folding board, 361 magnetic stones, storage bowls, weighs 3.3 lbs.
Item Weight	3.26 ounces
Manufacturer	Yellow Mountain Imports
Manufacturer Part Number	XX-PM001-B
Manufacturer recommended age	5 years and up
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	YLY042-L-SHY1
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Number of Players	single player
Operation Mode	manual
Rulebook Availability	Printed Included
Set Name	Large Magnetic 19x19 Go Game Set Board
Size	14.6 x 14.6 x 1.1 inches
Theme	Shape
UPC	810126016799
Unit Count	1 Count

YMI Magnetic 19x19 Go Game Set, 14.6 in

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